Hello 7th Grade students! Welcome to 7th Grade English. This is a wiki page on which I will post homework assignments and upload important documents. I will review your homework in class, but please check the wiki page if you have any questions. Please email me at lpeale@latinpcs.org if you have any questions. Let's have a great year!
Week of May 30th:
For Wednesday, May 31st: 1. Complete two quote ID's. Choose one from the short story section and one from the A Raisin in the Sun section. 2. Study your vocabulary cards.
For Thursday, June 1st: 1. Complete two quote ID's. Choose one from the To Kill a Mockingbird section and one from the True Grit section. 2. Study your vocabulary cards
For Friday, June 2nd: 1. Work on your outline for the essay. You will have class time to work on Friday. 2. Study your vocabulary cards.
For Monday, June 5th:
1. Complete the outline for your essay. You may only have the outline only for your final exam.
2. Study all the other parts of the exam:
1. Study your vocabulary cards
2. Continue to practice and prepare for the quote ID
3. Study logos, pathos, and ethos. Know what they are and how they are shown in a speech
4. For those who have the extra section 5: Think about the comparisons between characters
Week of May 22nd:
For Tuesday, May 23rd: 1. People speaking on Tuesday should work on their speech. 2. The notes from chapter 7 of True Grit needs to be finished by class today.
For Wednesday, May 24th: 1. Study for the test on True Grit. Test is today.
For Thursday, May 25th: 1. No homework
For Friday, May 26th: 1. Find your notecards.
For Tuesday, May 30th:
1. Complete the literature chart in the exam review packet. The front and the back of the chart must be filled out for class on Tuesday. It is the 3rd page in the packet.
2. I would recommend that you start studying your vocabulary words. For example, make notecards that have the word, the part of speech, and the definition.
Week of May 15th:
For Tuesday, May 16th:
1. Read and annotate the rest of chapter 6 of True Grit.
2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
For Wednesday, May 17th:
1. Read and annotate 199-221 of True Grit (first half of chapter 7).
2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
For Friday, May 19th:
1. Read and annotate pages 223-254 of True Grit for class (2nd half of chapter 7).
2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
For Monday, May 22nd:
1. Read and annotate the Afterward.
2. Be ready with speeches.
3. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
Week of May 1st:
For Tuesday, May 2nd: 1. Read and annotate chapter 4 of True Grit. 2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
For Wednesday, May 3rd: 1. Look up Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Who are they are why are they important cultural figures? 2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
For Friday, May 5th: 1. Read and annotate part of chapter 5 of True Grit (pages 83-102). 2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
For Monday, May 8th:
1. Finish reading and annotating chapter 5 of True Grit (pages 103-124).
2. The topic for your speech is due on Monday. By Wednesday, you need to complete the research sheet on your topic. That sheet is in your binder on page 10.
2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
Week of April 24th:
For Tuesday, April 18th: 1. Get on line and look for a speech that you think is a good one. Listen to it again. Then, answer the following questions:
1. Who gave the speech?
2. For what purpose was the speech given?
3. What are three things you think are good about the speech?
4. Thing about ethos, pathos, and logos. Which one was the most present in the speech? How?
No homework while you are away. Enjoy the time with your teachers and classmates.
For Monday, May 1st:
1. Find an advertisement in which shows either logos, pathos, or ethos. Be able to explain which one and how.
2. Review chapter 3 of True Grit.
Week of April 17th:
For Tuesday, April 18th: 1. You should be reading and annotating chapters 1 and 2 of True Grit
For Wednesday, April 19th: 1. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class. 2. Have read and annotated chapters 1 and 2 of True Grit
For Friday, April 21st: 1. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class. 2. Work on the analysis of A Raisin in the Sun.
For Monday, April 24th: 1. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class. 2. Complete your project for A Raisin in the Sun 3. Read chapter 3 of True Grit
Week of April 10th:
For the PARCC this week, please get plenty of sleep and eat a good breakfast before you come to school. Do you best!!
For Tuesday, April 11th:
1. Work on memorizing your Atticus passage
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Friday, April 14th:
1. Work on memorizing your Atticus passage.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Tuesday, April 18th:
1. Complete your self evaluation of the recitation.
2. Read chapters 1 and 2 of True Grit.
Week of April 3rd:
For Tuesday, April 4th: 1. Choose the passage your will memorize from Atticus' closing argument and begin memorizing it. 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, April 5th:
1. Work on memorizing your Atticus passage.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Friday, April 7th:
1. Work on memorizing your Atticus passage.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, April 10th:
1. Should be putting finishing touches on memorization. Think about tone, volume, body language, eye contact,
Next week you will be taking the PARCC. Please get plenty of rest and make sure you eat breakfast on Monday!
Week of March 20th:
For Tuesday, March 21st: 1. Test on To Kill A Mockingbird. Bring your book because you may use it on the test. If you are writing the essay, bring your outline. If you are taking the traditional test, just bring your book. You will have use of computer, if you wish. Or, you may write it.
For Wednesday, March 22nd: 1. No other homework. 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class. 3. If you are giving a speech, be ready for today.
Week of March 13th:
For Tuesday, March 14th: 1.Read and annotate chapters 24-26 of To Kill A Mockingbird . 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, March 15th: 1. Read and annotate chapters 27-29 of To Kill A Mockingbird. 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class. 3. If you are giving a speech, be ready for today.
For Friday, March 17th: 1. For class, read and annotate chapters 30 and 31 of To Kill A Mockingbird. 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, March 20th 1. The final draft of your essay is due.
2. We will begin preparing for your final test on To Kill A Mockingbird that you will have on Wednesday.
Week of March 6th:
For Tuesday, March 7th: 1. Read and annotate chapter 19 of To Kill A Mockingbird 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, March 8th: 1. Read and annotate chapter 20 of To Kill A Mockingbird for Friday. 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class. 3. If you are giving a speech, be ready for today. 4. The schedule for reading To Kill A Mockingbird is heavy for next week. Please plan ahead in making sure you get it done. Monday, March 13th - Read and annotate 21-23 Tuesday, March 14th - Read and annotate 24-26 Wednesday, March 15th - Read and annotate 27-29 Friday, March 17th - Read and annotate 30 and 31
For Friday, March 10th: 1. For class, read and annotate chapter 20 of To Kill A Mockingbird 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class. 3. The schedule for reading To Kill A Mockingbird is heavy for next week. Please plan ahead in making sure you get it done. Monday, March 13th - Read and annotate 21-23 Tuesday, March 14th - Read and annotate 24-26 Wednesday, March 15th - Read and annotate 27-29 Friday, March 17th - Read and annotate 30 and 31
For Monday, March 13th:: 1.Read and annotate chapters 21-23 of To Kill A Mockingbird for Monday. 2. The final draft of your paper is due. Make sure you give me your rough draft, your editing sheet, and your final draft. 3, Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class. 4. The schedule for reading To Kill A Mockingbird is heavy for this week. Please plan ahead in making sure you get it done. Tuesday, March 14th - Read and annotate 24-26 Wednesday, March 15th - Read and annotate 27-29 Friday, March 17th - Read and annotate 30 and 31
Week of February 27th:
For Tuesday, February 28th: 1. Read and annotate chapter 17 of To Kill A Mockingbird 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, March 1st: 1. Brainstorm what it means to be good parent. Bring to class a piece of paper with your brainstorming on it. In addition, think/find two sources to use to find evidence on effective parenting. 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class. 3. If you are giving a speech, be ready for today.
For Friday, March 3rd: 1. Come with your outline complete 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, March 6th:: 1.Read and annotate chapter 18 of To Kill A Mockingbird on Monday. 2. Make sure your rough draft is finished. 3, Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of February 21st:
For Wednesday, February 22nd: 1. Have read and annotated chapter 14 and 15 of To Kill A Mockingbird. 2. If you are giving a speech, be ready for today.
For Friday, February 24th: 1. No homework unless you have not read and annotated chapter 15 of To Kill A Mockingbird. 2.Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, February 27th: 1. Be ready to discuss chapters 16 of To Kill A Mockingbird on Monday 2. Read and annotate 17 To Kill A Mockingbird on Tuesday. 3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of February 13th:
For Tuesday, February 14th: 1. Read and annotate chapter 12 of To Kill A Mockingbird 2. Complete the vocabulary cards for chapters 11-15. 3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, February 15th: 1. We don't have class today, but you should be reading and annotating chapters 13 and 14 of To Kill A Mockingbird for Friday.
For Friday, February 17th: 1. Read and annotate chapters 13 and 14 of To Kill A Mockingbird. 2. If you are giving a speech, be ready for today. 3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Tuesday, February 21st:: 1. Be ready to discuss chapters 11 and 12 on Tuesday 2. Read and annotate 13 and 14 on Wednesday. 3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of February 6th:
For Tuesday, February 7th: 1. Read and annotate chapter 11 of To Kill A Mockingbird 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, February 8th: 1. Complete writing outline for class. We will be writing our 2nd essay in class, so please come prepared with your outline. 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class. 3. If you are doing a speech, come prepared.
For Friday, February 10th: 1. Finish your rough draft of the children's book assignment. 2. No homework for Mockingbird if you have read and annotated chapters 10 and 11. 3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, February 13th: 1. Quiz on chapters 6-11 (includes vocabulary words from chapters 6-10)
2 For Tuesday, read chapters 12 of To Kill A Mockingbird. You need to have at least one notice and note annotation for each chapter. 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of January 30th:
For Tuesday, January 31st: 1. Read and annotate chapter 9 of To Kill A Mockingbird 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, February 1st: 1. Complete writing outline for class. We will be writing our first essay in class, so please come prepared with your outline. 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class. 3. If you are doing a speech, come prepared.
For Friday, February 2nd: 1. Read chapter 9 of To Kill A Mockingbird. 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, February 3rd: 1. Read chapters 10 and 11 of To Kill A Mockingbird. You need to have at least one notice and note annotation for each chapter. 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of January 23rd:
For Tuesday, January 24th: 1. Read and annotate chapter 7 of To Kill A Mockingbird 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, January 25th: 1. Complete writing outline for class. We will be writing our first essay in class, so please come prepared with your outline. 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Friday, January 27th: 1 Read chapter 8 of To Kill A Mockingbird. 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class. 3. Those giving speeches, please come prepared.
For Monday, 30th: 1. Read chapters 9 and 10 of To Kill A Mockingbird. You need to have at least one notice and note annotation for each chapter. 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of January 17th:
For Wednesday, January 18th:
1. Review chapter 5 of To Kill A Mockingbird for class.
2. Review vocabulary for quiz on Thursday. Quiz will be on 1-5 of To Kill a Mockingbird (book and vocabulary). See attached list. You only need to study the words for chapters 1-5 for this quiz.
3. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
4. Be ready with speeches. Speaking today is Wyatt, Nia, Ben and Senjana
For Thursday, January 19th:
1. Review vocabulary for quiz on Thursday. Quiz will be on 1-5 of To Kill a Mockingbird (book and vocabulary).
2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
3. Be ready with speeches: Speaking today is Jean-Carlo, Abu, Jacob, Sydney, Ezzine, and Christian.
For Monday, January 26th:
1. Read and annotate chapters 7 and 8 of To Kill A Mockingbird.
Week of January 9th:
For Tuesday, January 10th: 1. Finish the chart on chapter one of To Kill A Mockingbird. 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, January 11th: 1. Finish chapter 2 of To Kill A Mockingbird (if you didn't in class). Vocabulary must also be done. 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Friday, January 13th: 1 Read chapter 3 of To Kill A Mockingbird. 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Tuesday, January 17th: 1. Read chapters 4 and 5 of To Kill A Mockingbird. You need to have at least one notice and note annotation for each chapter. 2. You don't need to bring a book for today.
Week of January 3rd:
For Wednesday, January 4th: 1. Read about the following 4 items and find one interesting fact for each event and write that fact in the chart we began in class. Events: Jim Crow Laws, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. The Board of Education, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
For Thursday, January 5th. 1. Write an academic paragraph answering the following question: Which event was the most important? Give one or two pieces of evidence to support your argument. 2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
For Friday, January 6th: 1.Write an academic paragraph answering the following question: Is Emmett Till important? Why or why not?
2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
For Monday, January 9th: 1. Read and annotate chapter one of To Kill A Mockingbird. 2, Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
Weeks of December 12th and December 19th:
For Tuesday, December 13th:
1. Keep working on your This I Believe statement. The rough draft is due at the end of the day on Tuesday.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, December 14th:
1. Self edit and print out 2nd draft of your This I Believe statement.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Friday, December 16th:
1 Work on your final draft of your This I Believe statement. It is due on Monday.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, December 19th:
1. Complete your final draft of This I Believe. Staple your final draft to the 1st draft, 2nd draft, and editing sheet.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Tuesday, December 20th:
1. Complete the review of the NPR unit.
2. You don't need to bring a book for today.
Week of December 5th:
For Tuesday, December 6th:
1. Plan and carry out your interview. It must be to Ms. Peale by Monday, December 12th.
2. Read "The Learning Curve of Gratitude" by Mary Chapin Carpenter in the This I Believe packet. Fill out the chart for this essay.
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, December 7th:
1. Read "The Virtues of the Quiet Hero" by John McCain and "Free Minds and Hearts at Work" by Jackie Robinson in the This I Believe packet. Fill out the chart for both essays.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, December 12th:
1. Your Story Corps Interview must be completed by today. Please send it to Ms. Peale
2. Complete your last two brainstorming ideas for This I Believe essay. Come to class knowing which idea you will do.
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of November 28th:
For Tuesday, November 29th:
1. Listen to two Story Corps interviews.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, November 30th:
1. Watch 2 more story corps interviews and fill out the sheet.
2. Fill out the topic sheet for the interviews.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, December 5th:
1. Complete your story corps interview packet. Your project is due on the 12th.
Week of November 14th and Week of November 21st:
For Tuesday, November 15th:
1. Complete vocabulary page and cards for Act 2, Scenes 2 and 3.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, November 16th:
1. Go through your 3 dramatic scenes and choose one to take through the writing process. Print that scene out and bring to class to revise and edit.
2. Read and annotate Act III of A Raisin in the Sun.
For Friday, November 18th:
1. Complete vocabulary page and cards for Act III.
2. Finish 2nd draft of your dramatic scene. Bring the 1st draft, the 2nd draft and the editing sheet to class.
For Monday, November 21st:
1. Study for test on A Raisin in the Sun. Complete the review. You may not use the review sheet on the test, but you may use your copy of the play.
For Tuesday, November 22nd:
1. Bring your independent reading book.
Week of November 7th:
For Tuesday, November 8th:
1. Complete vocabulary page and notecards for Act 2, Scene 2.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, November 9th:
1. Complete pages 141/142 and 177/178 in your workbook.
2. Decide on what your topic of your dramatic scene is. Be prepared to plan and write it in class.
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 20 minutes of class.
For Monday, November 14th:
1. Read and annotate Act 2, Scene 2 and Act 2 Scene 3 of A Raisin in the Sun.
2. Complete the vocabulary sheet and notecards for Act 2, Scene 2 and Act 2 Scene 3 of A Raisin in the Sun. It is the 4th page of the vocabulary packet. 3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of October 31st:
For Tuesday, November 1st:
1. No homework. Be safe and have fun!
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, November 2nd:
1. Read models of dramatic scenes.
2. Decide on what your topic of your dramatic scene is. Be prepared to plan and write it in class.
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 20 minutes of class.
4. There is a quiz on Act 1 on Friday. It will include questions about A Raisin in the Sun and vocabulary from Act 1.
For Friday, November 4th:
1. Be prepared for a quiz on Act 1 of A Raisin in the Sun.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, November 7th:
1. Read and annotate Act 2, Scene 1 of A Raisin in the Sun.
2. Complete the vocabulary sheet for Act 2, Scene 1 of A Raisin in the Sun. It is the 3rd page of the vocabulary packet. 3. ring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of October 24th:
For Tuesday, October 25th:
1. Finish reading Act 1, Scene 1 (pp 35-53).
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, October 26th
1. Complete vocabulary sheet for Act 1, Scene 2 of A Raisin in the Sun
2. For Friday, read and annotate the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2 (pp. 54-66).
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 20 minutes of class.
For Friday, October 28th:
1. Read and annotate the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2 (pp. 54-66).
2. Complete vocabulary cards for Act 1, Scene 2.
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, October 31st:
1. Read and annotate part of Act 1, Scene 2 of A Raisin in the Sun (pp. 66-75). 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of October 17th:
For Tuesday, October 18th:
1. Complete the vocabulary sheet for Act 1, Scene 1
2. Read the article titled "Black Chicago at Midcentury"
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, October 19th
1. Create vocabulary cards for Act 1, Scene 1
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 20 minutes of class.
For Friday, October 21st:
1. Read and annotate pages 25-35 of A Raisin in the Sun
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, October 24th:
1. Finish reading and annotating Act 1, Scene 1 of A Raisin in the Sun 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of October 11th:
For Wednesday, October 12th
1. Finish the 2nd draft of your personal narrative. Print it out and staple it to your 1st draft and your editing sheet. You will not be able to participate in class if you do not have this completed.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 20 minutes of class.
For Friday, October 14th:
1. Write a 2nd academic paragraph responding to the following prompt:
Teachers give homework almost every night to middle school students. Homework can provide time for students to practice what happens in class, but homework can also be a burden for students and families. Should teachers give homework to middle schoolers? Why or why not? Provide evidence from your life to support your answer.
Follow the following formula when answering this question:
Sentence 1 - Answer the question
Sentence 2 - Explain your answer
Sentence 3 - Give evidence to support your answer
Sentence 4 - Explain how the evidence proves your answer
Sentence 5 - Restate your answer in a new way (one possible way is to say why your answer is important to other people).
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, October 17th:
1. Write the final draft of your personal narrative.
2. Finish the study guide and bring it to class for the test on Monday. You may use the study guide and the story packet during your test.
Week of October 3rd:
For Tuesday, October 4th:
1. Read and annotate pages 45-53 in So Much Unfairness of Things.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, October 5th
1. Print out all 3 personal narratives and bring them to class.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 20 minutes of class.
For Friday, October 7th:
1. Read and annotate pages 53-67 in So Much Unfairness of Things
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Tuesday, October 11th:
1. Finish reading and annotating So Much Unfairness of Things. 2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of September 26th:
For Tuesday, September 27th:
1. Finish reading and annotating Flowers for Algernon. Annotate for characters and their relationships to Charlie.
For Wednesday, September 28th:
1. Complete pages 22 and 23 of your writing workbook (I gave it to you in class).
2. Finish the story map if you didn't in class.
2. Bring an independent book to read in class.
For Friday, September 30th:
1.Answer questions part 2 of packet.
2. Prepare for quiz on Flowers for Algernon.- Study all the questions and the story map.
For Monday, October 3rd:
1. Begin reading So Much Unfairness of Things. Read from beginning of story (page 37) to break on page 43.
Week of September 19th:
For Monday, September 19th: 1. Independent Reading for 20 minutes.
For Tuesday, September 20th: 1. Read from page 10 (top) through page 17 (end of April 20th entry).
For Wednesday, September 21st: 1. Complete the who is Charlie Gordon sheet? 2. Bring independent book.
For Friday, September 23rd: 1. Read from page 22 (Progress Report 12) to page 29 (finish June 4). 2. Finish personal narrative if you didn't in class. 3. Bring independent book.
For Monday, September 26th: 1.Read from page 23 (Progress Report 22) to page 29 (finish June 4) of Flowers for Algernon. 2. If you haven't already, complete questions from part 1.
Week of September 12th:
For Monday, September 12th:
1. Write your own poem.
2. Have March and BGD in class every day this week.
For Tuesday, September 13th:
1. Work on your review sheet for the quiz, It is due at the end of the class on Tuesday. You have a quiz on both books on Friday.
2. Have March and BGD in class every day this week.
For Wednesday, September 14th:
1. Bring an independent reading book.
2. Fill out sheet about your life.
For Friday, September 16th:
1. Study for your quiz on March and BGD
2. Finish the rough draft of your personal narrative (if you didn't in class).
3. Bring an independent book to school for class.
For Monday, September 19th:
1. Read for 20 minutes in an independent book.
2. Finish your personal narrative if you did not finish it last night.
Week of September 6th, 2016:
For Tuesday, September 6th: 1.Complete presentation.
For Wednesday, September 7th: 1. Bring independent book to read in class. 2. Get information sheet signed by parents. 3. Bring March and Brown Girl Dreaming to class.
For Friday, September 9th: 1. Finish your work from class - Find a poem in BGD that shows joy, regret, love, and anger. Annotate in your book where you see each emotion. Be able to answer why those words show each emotion. 2. Bring independent book. 3. Bring March and Brown Girl Dreaming to class.
For Monday, September 12th: 1. Write your own poem. Choose an emotion you want to show and then choose a specific type of poem to write that shows that emotion. 2. Bring March and Brown Girl Dreaming to class.
Week of August 29th:
For Monday, August 29th:
1. Please make sure you have finished March, If you read it over the summer, please review it and be ready to work with it on Monday.
2. Also due on Monday is the Seventh Grade English Questionnaire.
3. Finally, bring your supplies in. You need a black binder with 5 section dividers, You also need a black folder and loose leaf paper.
For Tuesday, August 30th:
1. Complete your research sheet.
2. Bring March to class
For Wednesday, August 31st:
1. Come ready to research. You must have your topic selected.
2. Discuss class info sheet with your parents.
3. Have an independent reading book in class today.
3. Parent/Guardian Survey Due on Friday. Please have your parents/guardians work on it.
For Friday, September 2nd:
1. You will be working on your project today. It is due on Monday. Please have all your materials in class today.
2. Have an independent book in class today.
3. Parent Survey is due today.
For Tuesday, September 6th:
1. Research project is due today. Bring your your poster, your essay, or be ready with your speech.
2. Have Brown Girl Dreaming read by today.Have a good weeken
7th Grade English
Hello 7th Grade students! Welcome to 7th Grade English. This is a wiki page on which I will post homework assignments and upload important documents. I will review your homework in class, but please check the wiki page if you have any questions. Please email me at lpeale@latinpcs.org if you have any questions. Let's have a great year!
Week of May 30th:
For Wednesday, May 31st:
1. Complete two quote ID's. Choose one from the short story section and one from the A Raisin in the Sun section.
2. Study your vocabulary cards.
For Thursday, June 1st:
1. Complete two quote ID's. Choose one from the To Kill a Mockingbird section and one from the True Grit section.
2. Study your vocabulary cards
For Friday, June 2nd:
1. Work on your outline for the essay. You will have class time to work on Friday.
2. Study your vocabulary cards.
For Monday, June 5th:
1. Complete the outline for your essay. You may only have the outline only for your final exam.
2. Study all the other parts of the exam:
1. Study your vocabulary cards
2. Continue to practice and prepare for the quote ID
3. Study logos, pathos, and ethos. Know what they are and how they are shown in a speech
4. For those who have the extra section 5: Think about the comparisons between characters
Week of May 22nd:
For Tuesday, May 23rd:
1. People speaking on Tuesday should work on their speech.
2. The notes from chapter 7 of True Grit needs to be finished by class today.
For Wednesday, May 24th:
1. Study for the test on True Grit. Test is today.
For Thursday, May 25th:
1. No homework
For Friday, May 26th:
1. Find your notecards.
For Tuesday, May 30th:
1. Complete the literature chart in the exam review packet. The front and the back of the chart must be filled out for class on Tuesday. It is the 3rd page in the packet.
2. I would recommend that you start studying your vocabulary words. For example, make notecards that have the word, the part of speech, and the definition.
Week of May 15th:
For Tuesday, May 16th:
1. Read and annotate the rest of chapter 6 of True Grit.
2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
For Wednesday, May 17th:
1. Read and annotate 199-221 of True Grit (first half of chapter 7).
2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
For Friday, May 19th:
1. Read and annotate pages 223-254 of True Grit for class (2nd half of chapter 7).
2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
For Monday, May 22nd:
1. Read and annotate the Afterward.
2. Be ready with speeches.
3. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
Week of May 1st:
For Tuesday, May 2nd:
1. Read and annotate chapter 4 of True Grit.
2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
For Wednesday, May 3rd:
1. Look up Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Who are they are why are they important cultural figures?
2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
For Friday, May 5th:
1. Read and annotate part of chapter 5 of True Grit (pages 83-102).
2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
For Monday, May 8th:
1. Finish reading and annotating chapter 5 of True Grit (pages 103-124).
2. The topic for your speech is due on Monday. By Wednesday, you need to complete the research sheet on your topic. That sheet is in your binder on page 10.
2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
Week of April 24th:
For Tuesday, April 18th:
1. Get on line and look for a speech that you think is a good one. Listen to it again. Then, answer the following questions:
1. Who gave the speech?
2. For what purpose was the speech given?
3. What are three things you think are good about the speech?
4. Thing about ethos, pathos, and logos. Which one was the most present in the speech? How?
No homework while you are away. Enjoy the time with your teachers and classmates.
For Monday, May 1st:
1. Find an advertisement in which shows either logos, pathos, or ethos. Be able to explain which one and how.
2. Review chapter 3 of True Grit.
Week of April 17th:
For Tuesday, April 18th:
1. You should be reading and annotating chapters 1 and 2 of True Grit
For Wednesday, April 19th:
1. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
2. Have read and annotated chapters 1 and 2 of True Grit
For Friday, April 21st:
1. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
2. Work on the analysis of A Raisin in the Sun.
For Monday, April 24th:
1. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
2. Complete your project for A Raisin in the Sun
3. Read chapter 3 of True Grit
Week of April 10th:
For the PARCC this week, please get plenty of sleep and eat a good breakfast before you come to school. Do you best!!
For Tuesday, April 11th:
1. Work on memorizing your Atticus passage
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Friday, April 14th:
1. Work on memorizing your Atticus passage.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Tuesday, April 18th:
1. Complete your self evaluation of the recitation.
2. Read chapters 1 and 2 of True Grit.
Week of April 3rd:
For Tuesday, April 4th:
1. Choose the passage your will memorize from Atticus' closing argument and begin memorizing it.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, April 5th:
1. Work on memorizing your Atticus passage.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Friday, April 7th:
1. Work on memorizing your Atticus passage.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, April 10th:
1. Should be putting finishing touches on memorization. Think about tone, volume, body language, eye contact,
Next week you will be taking the PARCC. Please get plenty of rest and make sure you eat breakfast on Monday!
Week of March 20th:
For Tuesday, March 21st:
1. Test on To Kill A Mockingbird. Bring your book because you may use it on the test. If you are writing the essay, bring your outline. If you are taking the traditional test, just bring your book. You will have use of computer, if you wish. Or, you may write it.
For Wednesday, March 22nd:
1. No other homework.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
3. If you are giving a speech, be ready for today.
Week of March 13th:
For Tuesday, March 14th:
1.Read and annotate chapters 24-26 of To Kill A Mockingbird .
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, March 15th:
1. Read and annotate chapters 27-29 of To Kill A Mockingbird.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
3. If you are giving a speech, be ready for today.
For Friday, March 17th:
1. For class, read and annotate chapters 30 and 31 of To Kill A Mockingbird.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, March 20th
1. The final draft of your essay is due.
2. We will begin preparing for your final test on To Kill A Mockingbird that you will have on Wednesday.
Week of March 6th:
For Tuesday, March 7th:
1. Read and annotate chapter 19 of To Kill A Mockingbird
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, March 8th:
1. Read and annotate chapter 20 of To Kill A Mockingbird for Friday.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
3. If you are giving a speech, be ready for today.
4. The schedule for reading To Kill A Mockingbird is heavy for next week. Please plan ahead in making sure you get it done.
Monday, March 13th - Read and annotate 21-23
Tuesday, March 14th - Read and annotate 24-26
Wednesday, March 15th - Read and annotate 27-29
Friday, March 17th - Read and annotate 30 and 31
For Friday, March 10th:
1. For class, read and annotate chapter 20 of To Kill A Mockingbird
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
3. The schedule for reading To Kill A Mockingbird is heavy for next week. Please plan ahead in making sure you get it done.
Monday, March 13th - Read and annotate 21-23
Tuesday, March 14th - Read and annotate 24-26
Wednesday, March 15th - Read and annotate 27-29
Friday, March 17th - Read and annotate 30 and 31
For Monday, March 13th::
1.Read and annotate chapters 21-23 of To Kill A Mockingbird for Monday.
2. The final draft of your paper is due. Make sure you give me your rough draft, your editing sheet, and your final draft.
3, Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
4. The schedule for reading To Kill A Mockingbird is heavy for this week. Please plan ahead in making sure you get it done.
Tuesday, March 14th - Read and annotate 24-26
Wednesday, March 15th - Read and annotate 27-29
Friday, March 17th - Read and annotate 30 and 31
Week of February 27th:
For Tuesday, February 28th:
1. Read and annotate chapter 17 of To Kill A Mockingbird
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, March 1st:
1. Brainstorm what it means to be good parent. Bring to class a piece of paper with your brainstorming on it. In addition, think/find two sources to use to find evidence on effective parenting.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
3. If you are giving a speech, be ready for today.
For Friday, March 3rd:
1. Come with your outline complete
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, March 6th::
1.Read and annotate chapter 18 of To Kill A Mockingbird on Monday.
2. Make sure your rough draft is finished.
3, Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of February 21st:
For Wednesday, February 22nd:
1. Have read and annotated chapter 14 and 15 of To Kill A Mockingbird.
2. If you are giving a speech, be ready for today.
For Friday, February 24th:
1. No homework unless you have not read and annotated chapter 15 of To Kill A Mockingbird.
2.Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, February 27th:
1. Be ready to discuss chapters 16 of To Kill A Mockingbird on Monday
2. Read and annotate 17 To Kill A Mockingbird on Tuesday.
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of February 13th:
For Tuesday, February 14th:
1. Read and annotate chapter 12 of To Kill A Mockingbird
2. Complete the vocabulary cards for chapters 11-15.
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, February 15th:
1. We don't have class today, but you should be reading and annotating chapters 13 and 14 of To Kill A Mockingbird for Friday.
For Friday, February 17th:
1. Read and annotate chapters 13 and 14 of To Kill A Mockingbird.
2. If you are giving a speech, be ready for today.
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Tuesday, February 21st::
1. Be ready to discuss chapters 11 and 12 on Tuesday
2. Read and annotate 13 and 14 on Wednesday.
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of February 6th:
For Tuesday, February 7th:
1. Read and annotate chapter 11 of To Kill A Mockingbird
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, February 8th:
1. Complete writing outline for class. We will be writing our 2nd essay in class, so please come prepared with your outline.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
3. If you are doing a speech, come prepared.
For Friday, February 10th:
1. Finish your rough draft of the children's book assignment.
2. No homework for Mockingbird if you have read and annotated chapters 10 and 11.
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, February 13th:
1. Quiz on chapters 6-11 (includes vocabulary words from chapters 6-10)
2 For Tuesday, read chapters 12 of To Kill A Mockingbird. You need to have at least one notice and note annotation for each chapter.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of January 30th:
For Tuesday, January 31st:
1. Read and annotate chapter 9 of To Kill A Mockingbird
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, February 1st:
1. Complete writing outline for class. We will be writing our first essay in class, so please come prepared with your outline.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
3. If you are doing a speech, come prepared.
For Friday, February 2nd:
1. Read chapter 9 of To Kill A Mockingbird.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, February 3rd:
1. Read chapters 10 and 11 of To Kill A Mockingbird. You need to have at least one notice and note annotation for each chapter.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of January 23rd:
For Tuesday, January 24th:
1. Read and annotate chapter 7 of To Kill A Mockingbird
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, January 25th:
1. Complete writing outline for class. We will be writing our first essay in class, so please come prepared with your outline.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Friday, January 27th:
1 Read chapter 8 of To Kill A Mockingbird.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
3. Those giving speeches, please come prepared.
For Monday, 30th:
1. Read chapters 9 and 10 of To Kill A Mockingbird. You need to have at least one notice and note annotation for each chapter.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of January 17th:
For Wednesday, January 18th:
1. Review chapter 5 of To Kill A Mockingbird for class.
2. Review vocabulary for quiz on Thursday. Quiz will be on 1-5 of To Kill a Mockingbird (book and vocabulary). See attached list. You only need to study the words for chapters 1-5 for this quiz.
3. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
4. Be ready with speeches. Speaking today is Wyatt, Nia, Ben and Senjana
For Thursday, January 19th:
1. Review vocabulary for quiz on Thursday. Quiz will be on 1-5 of To Kill a Mockingbird (book and vocabulary).
2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
3. Be ready with speeches: Speaking today is Jean-Carlo, Abu, Jacob, Sydney, Ezzine, and Christian.
For Monday, January 26th:
1. Read and annotate chapters 7 and 8 of To Kill A Mockingbird.
Week of January 9th:
For Tuesday, January 10th:
1. Finish the chart on chapter one of To Kill A Mockingbird.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, January 11th:
1. Finish chapter 2 of To Kill A Mockingbird (if you didn't in class). Vocabulary must also be done.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Friday, January 13th:
1 Read chapter 3 of To Kill A Mockingbird.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Tuesday, January 17th:
1. Read chapters 4 and 5 of To Kill A Mockingbird. You need to have at least one notice and note annotation for each chapter.
2. You don't need to bring a book for today.
Week of January 3rd:
For Wednesday, January 4th:
1. Read about the following 4 items and find one interesting fact for each event and write that fact in the chart we began in class.
Events: Jim Crow Laws, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. The Board of Education, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
For Thursday, January 5th.
1. Write an academic paragraph answering the following question: Which event was the most important? Give one or two pieces of evidence to support your argument.
2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
For Friday, January 6th:
1.Write an academic paragraph answering the following question: Is Emmett Till important? Why or why not?
2. Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
For Monday, January 9th:
1. Read and annotate chapter one of To Kill A Mockingbird.
2, Bring an independent book to read at the beginning of class.
Weeks of December 12th and December 19th:
For Tuesday, December 13th:
1. Keep working on your This I Believe statement. The rough draft is due at the end of the day on Tuesday.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, December 14th:
1. Self edit and print out 2nd draft of your This I Believe statement.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Friday, December 16th:
1 Work on your final draft of your This I Believe statement. It is due on Monday.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, December 19th:
1. Complete your final draft of This I Believe. Staple your final draft to the 1st draft, 2nd draft, and editing sheet.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Tuesday, December 20th:
1. Complete the review of the NPR unit.
2. You don't need to bring a book for today.
Week of December 5th:
For Tuesday, December 6th:
1. Plan and carry out your interview. It must be to Ms. Peale by Monday, December 12th.
2. Read "The Learning Curve of Gratitude" by Mary Chapin Carpenter in the This I Believe packet. Fill out the chart for this essay.
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, December 7th:
1. Read "The Virtues of the Quiet Hero" by John McCain and "Free Minds and Hearts at Work" by Jackie Robinson in the This I Believe packet. Fill out the chart for both essays.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, December 12th:
1. Your Story Corps Interview must be completed by today. Please send it to Ms. Peale
2. Complete your last two brainstorming ideas for This I Believe essay. Come to class knowing which idea you will do.
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of November 28th:
For Tuesday, November 29th:
1. Listen to two Story Corps interviews.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, November 30th:
1. Watch 2 more story corps interviews and fill out the sheet.
2. Fill out the topic sheet for the interviews.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, December 5th:
1. Complete your story corps interview packet. Your project is due on the 12th.
Week of November 14th and Week of November 21st:
For Tuesday, November 15th:
1. Complete vocabulary page and cards for Act 2, Scenes 2 and 3.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, November 16th:
1. Go through your 3 dramatic scenes and choose one to take through the writing process. Print that scene out and bring to class to revise and edit.
2. Read and annotate Act III of A Raisin in the Sun.
For Friday, November 18th:
1. Complete vocabulary page and cards for Act III.
2. Finish 2nd draft of your dramatic scene. Bring the 1st draft, the 2nd draft and the editing sheet to class.
For Monday, November 21st:
1. Study for test on A Raisin in the Sun. Complete the review. You may not use the review sheet on the test, but you may use your copy of the play.
For Tuesday, November 22nd:
1. Bring your independent reading book.
Week of November 7th:
For Tuesday, November 8th:
1. Complete vocabulary page and notecards for Act 2, Scene 2.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, November 9th:
1. Complete pages 141/142 and 177/178 in your workbook.
2. Decide on what your topic of your dramatic scene is. Be prepared to plan and write it in class.
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 20 minutes of class.
For Monday, November 14th:
1. Read and annotate Act 2, Scene 2 and Act 2 Scene 3 of A Raisin in the Sun.
2. Complete the vocabulary sheet and notecards for Act 2, Scene 2 and Act 2 Scene 3 of A Raisin in the Sun. It is the 4th page of the vocabulary packet.
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of October 31st:
For Tuesday, November 1st:
1. No homework. Be safe and have fun!
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, November 2nd:
1. Read models of dramatic scenes.
2. Decide on what your topic of your dramatic scene is. Be prepared to plan and write it in class.
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 20 minutes of class.
4. There is a quiz on Act 1 on Friday. It will include questions about A Raisin in the Sun and vocabulary from Act 1.
For Friday, November 4th:
1. Be prepared for a quiz on Act 1 of A Raisin in the Sun.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, November 7th:
1. Read and annotate Act 2, Scene 1 of A Raisin in the Sun.
2. Complete the vocabulary sheet for Act 2, Scene 1 of A Raisin in the Sun. It is the 3rd page of the vocabulary packet.
3. ring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of October 24th:
For Tuesday, October 25th:
1. Finish reading Act 1, Scene 1 (pp 35-53).
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, October 26th
1. Complete vocabulary sheet for Act 1, Scene 2 of A Raisin in the Sun
2. For Friday, read and annotate the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2 (pp. 54-66).
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 20 minutes of class.
For Friday, October 28th:
1. Read and annotate the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2 (pp. 54-66).
2. Complete vocabulary cards for Act 1, Scene 2.
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, October 31st:
1. Read and annotate part of Act 1, Scene 2 of A Raisin in the Sun (pp. 66-75).
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of October 17th:
For Tuesday, October 18th:
1. Complete the vocabulary sheet for Act 1, Scene 1
2. Read the article titled "Black Chicago at Midcentury"
3. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, October 19th
1. Create vocabulary cards for Act 1, Scene 1
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 20 minutes of class.
For Friday, October 21st:
1. Read and annotate pages 25-35 of A Raisin in the Sun
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, October 24th:
1. Finish reading and annotating Act 1, Scene 1 of A Raisin in the Sun
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of October 11th:
For Wednesday, October 12th
1. Finish the 2nd draft of your personal narrative. Print it out and staple it to your 1st draft and your editing sheet. You will not be able to participate in class if you do not have this completed.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 20 minutes of class.
For Friday, October 14th:
1. Write a 2nd academic paragraph responding to the following prompt:
Teachers give homework almost every night to middle school students. Homework can provide time for students to practice what happens in class, but homework can also be a burden for students and families. Should teachers give homework to middle schoolers? Why or why not? Provide evidence from your life to support your answer.
Follow the following formula when answering this question:
Sentence 1 - Answer the question
Sentence 2 - Explain your answer
Sentence 3 - Give evidence to support your answer
Sentence 4 - Explain how the evidence proves your answer
Sentence 5 - Restate your answer in a new way (one possible way is to say why your answer is important to other people).
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Monday, October 17th:
1. Write the final draft of your personal narrative.
2. Finish the study guide and bring it to class for the test on Monday. You may use the study guide and the story packet during your test.
Week of October 3rd:
For Tuesday, October 4th:
1. Read and annotate pages 45-53 in So Much Unfairness of Things.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Wednesday, October 5th
1. Print out all 3 personal narratives and bring them to class.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 20 minutes of class.
For Friday, October 7th:
1. Read and annotate pages 53-67 in So Much Unfairness of Things
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
For Tuesday, October 11th:
1. Finish reading and annotating So Much Unfairness of Things.
2. Bring an independent book to read for the first 10 minutes of class.
Week of September 26th:
For Tuesday, September 27th:
1. Finish reading and annotating Flowers for Algernon. Annotate for characters and their relationships to Charlie.
For Wednesday, September 28th:
1. Complete pages 22 and 23 of your writing workbook (I gave it to you in class).
2. Finish the story map if you didn't in class.
2. Bring an independent book to read in class.
For Friday, September 30th:
1.Answer questions part 2 of packet.
2. Prepare for quiz on Flowers for Algernon.- Study all the questions and the story map.
For Monday, October 3rd:
1. Begin reading So Much Unfairness of Things. Read from beginning of story (page 37) to break on page 43.
Week of September 19th:
For Monday, September 19th:
1. Independent Reading for 20 minutes.
For Tuesday, September 20th:
1. Read from page 10 (top) through page 17 (end of April 20th entry).
For Wednesday, September 21st:
1. Complete the who is Charlie Gordon sheet?
2. Bring independent book.
For Friday, September 23rd:
1. Read from page 22 (Progress Report 12) to page 29 (finish June 4).
2. Finish personal narrative if you didn't in class.
3. Bring independent book.
For Monday, September 26th:
1.Read from page 23 (Progress Report 22) to page 29 (finish June 4) of Flowers for Algernon.
2. If you haven't already, complete questions from part 1.
Week of September 12th:
For Monday, September 12th:
1. Write your own poem.
2. Have March and BGD in class every day this week.
For Tuesday, September 13th:
1. Work on your review sheet for the quiz, It is due at the end of the class on Tuesday. You have a quiz on both books on Friday.
2. Have March and BGD in class every day this week.
For Wednesday, September 14th:
1. Bring an independent reading book.
2. Fill out sheet about your life.
For Friday, September 16th:
1. Study for your quiz on March and BGD
2. Finish the rough draft of your personal narrative (if you didn't in class).
3. Bring an independent book to school for class.
For Monday, September 19th:
1. Read for 20 minutes in an independent book.
2. Finish your personal narrative if you did not finish it last night.
Week of September 6th, 2016:
For Tuesday, September 6th:
1.Complete presentation.
For Wednesday, September 7th:
1. Bring independent book to read in class.
2. Get information sheet signed by parents.
3. Bring March and Brown Girl Dreaming to class.
For Friday, September 9th:
1. Finish your work from class - Find a poem in BGD that shows joy, regret, love, and anger. Annotate in your book where you see each emotion. Be able to answer why those words show each emotion.
2. Bring independent book.
3. Bring March and Brown Girl Dreaming to class.
For Monday, September 12th:
1. Write your own poem. Choose an emotion you want to show and then choose a specific type of poem to write that shows that emotion.
2. Bring March and Brown Girl Dreaming to class.
Week of August 29th:
For Monday, August 29th:
1. Please make sure you have finished March, If you read it over the summer, please review it and be ready to work with it on Monday.
2. Also due on Monday is the Seventh Grade English Questionnaire.
3. Finally, bring your supplies in. You need a black binder with 5 section dividers, You also need a black folder and loose leaf paper.
For Tuesday, August 30th:
1. Complete your research sheet.
2. Bring March to class
For Wednesday, August 31st:
1. Come ready to research. You must have your topic selected.
2. Discuss class info sheet with your parents.
3. Have an independent reading book in class today.
3. Parent/Guardian Survey Due on Friday. Please have your parents/guardians work on it.
For Friday, September 2nd:
1. You will be working on your project today. It is due on Monday. Please have all your materials in class today.
2. Have an independent book in class today.
3. Parent Survey is due today.
For Tuesday, September 6th:
1. Research project is due today. Bring your your poster, your essay, or be ready with your speech.
2. Have Brown Girl Dreaming read by today.Have a good weeken